High Wind in Debeque To Silt Corridor, Colorado

At approximately 6:51 PM MDT, the KRIL ASOS at the Rifle Garfield County Airport recorded a gust of 70 mph. The Rifle 2SE RAWS would record a 62 mph gust about an hour later. Earlier in the afternoon, other sensors around the zone would record gusts of 45 to 50 mph. No reports of injuries, damages, or fatalities were received in association with this event.

Strong southwesterly flow developed across the southwestern United States on May 13, bringing with it hot and dry near-surface air. By mid-day, a well-mixed atmosphere supported strengthening surface winds across much of western Colorado.